Deckhand

Canal Barge Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Canal Barge Company is hiring a Deckhand to work on our fleet of Inland Towing and Fleeting Vessels. The role emphasizes safety, physical work, and crew coordination to prepare barges for transport.

Applicants should be safety-conscious, able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen, and willing to work long shifts with rotation. TWIC and a valid driver's license are required, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate safety practices and manage risk on deck.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Hold a valid Driver's License and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare barges for safe and timely transport on Inland Towing and Fleeting vessels.
• Make up and break tow, operate winches and ratchets, handle lines and splicing.
• Drop, spot and switch barges at docks and maintain vessel cleanliness.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, report hazardous conditions to supervisors.
• Adhere to safety, USCG and environmental regulations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Risk management

Teamwork

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tow equipment

Job description

## DeckhandApplylocations: US Inland Waterwaystime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R777**ILLINOIS MARINE TOWING****JOB DESCRIPTION****DECKHAND****I. BASIC FUNCTION**Illinois Marine Towing Deckhands work on our fleet of Inland Towing and Fleeting Vessels preparing barges for safe and timely transport. Qualified candidates must be safety-conscious and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The work schedule consists of 21 days on and 21 days off (Line Boat) or 14 days on and 7 days off (Fleet Boat), working 12 hour shifts.**\*All applicants must have favorable work references and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screen.\*****II. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**The duties of the Deck Crew vary from vessel to vessel and from watch to watch. Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:* Performing the various tasks necessary to maintaining, making up and breaking a tow, such as making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, handling wires, handling and throwing lines and splicing lines* Dropping, spotting and switching barges at docks* Standing lookout or “riding the head” of the tow as a lookout* Maintain cleanliness of the vessel and tow, such as cleaning or “souging” the vessel and cleaning living quarters* Inspect and maintain equipment* Preform basic vessel maintenance* Report any relevant vessel condition information, especially any hazardous or unsafe condition of the boat, tow, and any associated equipment not to the Leadman, Master (or Pilot on Watch) and take action to prevent injuries or accidents* Adhere to all IMT policies, USCG and environmental regulations**III. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**Physical requirements of the job include climbing ladders and stairs, repetitive bending and stooping, lifting heavy marine equipment, and lifting objects from various levels ranging from 10-100 pounds. The equipment and tools used to perform job duties includes but is not restricted to lines, cables, ratchets, cheater pipes, pumps.**IV. WORKING CONDITIONS**Deckhands work and live aboard their assigned vessel for extended periods of time. The majority of duties performed by Deckhands are on the outside of the vessel and they may be subject to inclement weather (snow, ice, extreme heat, rain, fog, etc.). This work may be performed in rough waters and unstable footing conditions.**V. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**Candidates must:* Demonstrate the ability to employ all safety practices and manage risk.* Have strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.* Be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).* Hold a valid Driver's License.* High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.Canal Barge Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.